Kyran Hill, 18, was told by a judge at Wolverhampton Crown Court to use the opportunity to show his family that he has turned over a new leaf.
Hill, of Three Tuns Lane, Oxley, admitted attempted burglary of a dwelling, in Southbourne Road, in Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, on November 16 last year.
He was sentenced to an 18-month community order, with conditions to attend 20 rehabilitation activity days and to carry out 100 hours unpaid work.
Hill must pay £340 costs and the victims' surcharge.
Judge Mr Recorder Mark Worsley told him: "I don't know if this is your last chance, but this is an opportunity for you to show your family that you can improve yourself."
